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Santa Barbara Shellfish Co is located in California. It's known for its seafood. Know before you go: this place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere.
4.0 of 5 stars.
This tiny joint defineltey made us happy....we had abalone (plump and tender!!) tho although it was a little heavy handed on the oil, it was still a delicious sautee, the clam chowder, which rivalled...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Yeah - another great SB shell fish spot. Great lobster and crab, fresh as it gets. Great chowder and appitizers.
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited this place a while ago on my travels to Santa Barbara and of course everyone tells you to go to Stern's Pier! This Pier though nice, has nothing on Pier 39 in SF!! =)The Santa Barbara...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've come to accept that this is a tourist spot. You are paying a surcharge for the restaurant being on the wharf.The staff is friendly and the place is clean. The one thing that might surprise you is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is located right at the end of Stearn Wharf. They have all kind of seafood imaginable. I come here primarily for the Ridgeback Shrimp that is available only during the winter to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent seafood place. After reading some reviews from other yelpers I decided to give this place a try with minimal expectations. I was pleasantly surprised. The place is at the end of Stearn's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this is the first time I have been disappointed by yelp. And to be fair I did go to this place 3 times before writing this entry. Let's talk about food - it was OK nothing amazing. Okay maybe the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so awesome! Besides having the nice sea view, the seafood they serve are simply the tastiest and freshest like they have just caught from the sea! You can even see server carrying a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
rock crab $23 special = worth itclam chowder = good but i've had betterlobster tacos = only had a bite but i salivate thinking about itrecommendation = eat with beer.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
clam chowder is delicious. the service is pleasant. my daughter loved the local rock crab. if you are looking for a romantic atmosphere, then it's not for you. no tables in the inside , just counter...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times over the years and a few months ago I took pleasure in introducing my girlfriend to this heaven-sent place. Since then, we've returned a few times and pretty much made it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's totally touristy but go ahead- put your name on the list, wait for a table..choose the crab you want and dig in!
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am picky picky when it comes to seafood. Me and the ex fell in love with this place. It was really really packed when we got there. OMG we ate sooooooooo much food here! My favorite was the mussles...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A long wait but worth it. The clam chowder was the best I've had in years! My kids enjoyed watching them prep the crab, lobsters- I am surprised they still ate the crab seeing that it was crawling...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Y-U-M-M-Y! We sat inside at the bar area because it was cold outside, and we were able to watch the guys cook. So that was cool. We ordered steamed clams, steamed mussels and an order of their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a cool little dive on the pier in Santa Barbara. Nothing special, but the ingredients are def very fresh. We had the spider crab, lobster tacos, and fried clams. All in all, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only real advantage of this place is its location being on Stearns Wharf. Sitting inside was not too inviting so we opted to sit outside, only to witness a man de-clawing crabs and throwing them...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! great pasta, chowder, fried seafood.. EVERYTHING!! and it has fresh raw oysters... i was in heaven... =0)useful info: there is indoor seating for the resturant which is a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wish I had come here for dinner. We stopped here for a beer when we were visiting Stern's Wharf. Beer was good, but lobster bisque was fantastic!! I kept looking at the family sitting behind us...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fresh, simple, good. Thats what we were looking for after a day of running around Santa Barbara, and we found it Santa Barbara Shellfish Company. Had the shrimp steamed in beer, served with a good...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All I can say is YUM!! We went for dinner on a July 4th weekend and had to wait for 30 minutes to get in. It was worth the wait and this is a place that you go for the food and not the look of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After scouring yelp for a good seafood spot in santa barbara, we decided on SB shellfish company because of the good reviews and the mouth watering pictures (i mean, look at them... they definitely...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so the Month Long Yelp continues in Santa Barbara. We were looking for a good place to eat on our stop here and Yelp did not disappoint! Santa Barbara Shellfish Company was a great choice. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Spider crab was great. Simply steamed/boiled to perfection. Coctail, butter, lemon, and limes on the side. The meal included 2 salads and 2 soups, so we got clam chowder and seafood bisque. Clam...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why does this place ROCK?-Clam Chowder: Absolutely delicious.. especially with the bread crackers they give you! I don't even like clam chowder but I ended up stealing half my friend's chowda. Sorry...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is at the end of the wharf. Indoor seating is dark and cramped, so we opted to sit outside. Despite the evening chill, the heat lamps kept us nice and toasty. The waitress knew what...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was a fun and delicious place to spend our lunch. The Italian and I took a friend of ours here on her first visit to Santa Barbara, and it was a hit. The outdoor booth we had was scenic, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best seafood place ever! Honestly, I have never had better, fresher, juicer Lobster ever in my life. I don't mind the long wait and the uncomfortable bar stools. The food is more than enough to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
since westlake is an hour away how can we not go to SB for little side trip and an early dinner before heading home for some of this http://static.px.yelp.com/photo/QFA4V2BDTm82OsTa6USLow/l ... still...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was a sunny and breezy day. We sat on the pier with a bowl of clam chowder and a combo of fried goodies (oysters, scrimp, calamari, and scallops, and onion rings). It was all very yummy. There is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a true story that should get a few laughs from y'all or at least get some of you to click the funny button...My gf at the time (now fianceA�) and I took out some crab from SBSC one night of a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what a great crab shack! the hype is true, the food is tasty and the wait is long if you go at dinner time. if you are able to swing it, go at lunch time! there was only one other couple in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although the wait was long (1 hour since we got there around 7:10ish), the food was well worth the wait. We were seated outside and even though it was chilly, the heat lamps kept everyone seated nice...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This little place is really nice, located at the edge of Sterns wharf with indoor and outdoor seating. Everything was so fresh and delicious. The clam chowder was tasty. I tried the calamari sandwich,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I took a day trip to Santa Barbara and had to make this our first stop for lunch. You can sit inside but we opted to sit outside since the weather was nice and you can look out onto...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Where to begin.. Messy toilet, no hand towels, non-functioning hand dryer; for one. A cold and rainy day compelled me to request they close the frickin door, but as soon as they did that, they opened...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars, but minus .5 stars for traumatizing me for letting me watch the crabs being boiled alive :(My boyfriend and i are HUGE crab lovers. We used to go out to crab dinners twice a week, minimum....
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
right on the pier. very relaxing. food is great and fresh. friendly service. a good place for seafood.
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very much like an old-style ocean shack, set at the end of Stearns Wharf. The clam chowder was good, but the bread bowl wasn't the freshest. The setting really can't be beat though, and I'm eager to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a big seafood fan, but I got the clam chowder in bread bowl except there was too much clams in my chowder. LOL yeah I know I'm weird. I prefer more potatoe. But My husband said he loved the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The shrimp tacos were delicious. The lobster pasta was not good at all, lobster was super dry and the seasoning was way off it was all around bad. Clam chowder was very good. I recommend you try this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best crab ever. EVER. Such a great place to go. I didn't bother with waiting to eat inside but just ordered on the side window and grabbed a bench to sit & eat all my seafood goodness of crab and clam...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good clam chowder. It was way more fishy and authentic tasting then they clam chowder I have had before. The staff was friendly and I would give it five stars except the seating was terrible....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sob. I wish I could find an equivalent of Santa Barbara Shellfish Company here in Seattle. This place is just about freaking perfect. It might be terrible in the busy season, but on a chilly...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Top Shelf Seafood and the waitress are very attractive
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3 lbs of local Rock Crab with Lobster Bisque and a Caesar Salad for $23.00 dollars . . . What's not to love? Firestone DBA on draft to go with the crab . . . even better. Fried calamari, shrimp and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it, but more the ambience than for amazing food. It helped that it was a beautifully sunny New Years day, and mid-afternoon with no line-up to get an inside bar chair. Only because of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good little shack at the end of the Santa Barbara pier. Very cramped inside too. We shared a whole Dungeness crab and it was very good. Staff s really helpful and gives great service.
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Located at the end of Sterns Wharf, The Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is quite the gem. This crab shack serves high end seafood in a humble atmosphere set with bar stools and outdoor picnic seating...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's start off by clearly stating that I have a profound weakness for 'crab shacks'. When eating seafood, I am not enthralled by fancy service, swanky ambience, or linen tablecloths. For us, it's all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go during Spiny lobster season. You won't be disappointedDo be aware that the dinner rush can mean long waits..
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. Stopped in on the way home from the Bay area. My dad was craving some lobster. I randomly found this place. There isn't too much seating, and was a bit chilly to sit outside...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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I've been here twice. Once it was good the other time it was disappointing...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Santa Barbara Shellfish Company is a small restaurant on the pier with tanks of live seafood (crabs, lobster, and the like) and windows with a clear view of the sunset....at least, I could only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing this place on Food TV, I thought it would be worth a try.Prices are very reasonable for crab and lobster. I tried the clam chowder and lobster bisque. Both were very good and not too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for dinner last night, there was a lil wait but it was worth it. The waiter was very efficient and nice. Bf ordered the 3 lb rock crab(yum!) and i got the lobster tacos(meh). It was cool...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am definitely a fan of this place. I went to this tiny little shack on 8/21/08 with my family. My parents aren't usually a fan of non-Asian cuisine so it was a shocker when they wanted to try out...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty decent considering it's location. Same menu for the take out window, so we didn't wait in line.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great prices considering the location and portions served here. The downside is the LONG wait for a seat. The inside is all counters and its quite small. You can sit outside too but it can get cold at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Great location at the end of the wharf. Wonderful view of the ocean if you wish to sit outside be careful of the wind. Sign the post out front and you'll get seated sooner. The clam chowder is loaded with...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ode to Mr. CrabOh, Mr. Crab how vast was your home?How shapely and colorful is your pronounced dome.From the currents to the swells you fought.Crawling ever so narrowing not to get caught. From caves...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good crabs. I had the crab sandwich, which was alright.Hubby's steamed crabs were good (but how can you ruin that)My son's bisque was good the first time (half cup), but the next half cup we asked for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I were trying to find a casual place to eat after basking in the sun, and trying to get a tan on the beach. We happened to take a stroll on the harbor, and landed here.A small little...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I were wandering around SB and ended up on the wharf curious to see what was there. We were hungry and saw this restaurant at the end of the pier. The place looked packed inside and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As first timers to SB, we wanted explore and have dinner at a random place on the pier, the Dick was pretty depressing and empty, the other forgettable restaurants didn't seem convincing; low and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stop #4 brought me to this great little seafood spot in SB. Thank you fellow Yelpers! This place probably seats about 20 total, indoor and out so be prepared to wait. But according to locals, it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every visit I make to Santa Barbara wouldn't be complete without taking advantage of the succulent food cooked fresh from the Santa Barbara Shellfish Company. By now, I know the routine:1. Find free...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The crab was fantastic here! There was quite a wait, but it was well worth it. Be sure to wear a bib while you're here, cause you're sure to get messy breaking up the crab. The crab was extremely...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are someone who will freak out when you see how much butter chef's use when they're cooking, then I recommend that you either do not sit at the bar or just don't go here. I sat on the edge of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great chowder, Good Rock Crab, Ok Oyster shooters, Good mussels/clams. For the price I think it's excellent. Very chill, casual environment.
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not really what I had expected. Too touristy, parking was a pain in the butt, and the staff seemed a bit overworked. The crab sandwich I chose was tasty but not extraordinary, the onion rings that...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this place 5 stars because it's got the best shrimp and lobster tacos around. Someone complained about the lack of seasoning and that is OK cuz the seafood is so fresh. All I need on my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I finally joined yelp today since I've been mooching off of the reviews for a while now and felt it was time to be a good person and give back instead of just take take take. Most of the reviews on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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I saw this restaurant on the food network and decided to try it out. Well, I was very dissapointed at their service and their food. The waitresses lack customer service skills while the chef had to point them...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's be real: you will be bathed in a steamy, somewhat stinky, seafood fog as you traipse through the doors of SB Shellfish. That's the smell of actual seafood deliciousness, the kind that true...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give this restaurant only 3 stars because the main dining room smelled like the bathroom. The cioppino, salty, and ceviche, bland. BUT I did like the location as well as Hubby's lobster dinner. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my all time favorite place for LOBSTER! It can't get any fresher than watching the cooks pull your live critter out of the water and cook it! It is so good, fresh and delicious! My husband...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tanks filled with Crab and Lobster adorn this "shack" style eatery. A definite for seafood lovers. Beers along with the deep fried clams, calamari, and shrimp start the night off before hitting up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I stumbled upon this shelfish shack last year when I was in town for July 4th weekend and immediately I was hooked. This place is small and located at the end of the pier, parking can be a problem...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A small little spot on Stears Wharf. Great ocean views from every seat. (The seats are at a bar type table that is against the window). WOW, the food was GREAT. They had wonderful crab cakes. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I adore you Shellfish Company. I think that I've eaten here almost as many times as I've seen Ferris Bueller's Day Off. That's an extremely high number of times. Even a borderline sociopath like Ed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This delightful dining spot is perched at the very end of Stearns Wharf, with magnificent views of the islands bobbing in the sea a short distance away. Quite by chance, we chose the perfect time to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2005
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fresh fish picnics at the end of stearns wharf...
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